Roses planted
In the backyard
Grass and freedom growin
Like my children are
40 years in this place
Lord have mercy
99 Grace
99 Grace
Love and struggle
Never took a backseat
And we were lucky
Always had plenty to eat
Feeling low
Mama always put a smile on my face
Could have been anywhere
But it was
99 Grace
99 Grace
Never did see how to see
Till 99 Grace
Showed me how to be me
Never did know what i needed to know
Till i,
Got them keys
And started to grow
It might started
With the revolution
But most days
We were just tryna have fun
And even when times weren't great
It was all ok
It was 99 Grace
99 Grace
released December 19, 2020
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Music and Lyrics by Ian Kirkman
Lead Vocals Ian Kirkman
Backing Vocals and arrangement Sharisse Francisco and Malaya Sol
Guitars Curtis Brewer
Drums Luke Markham
Trombone Kevin Moehringer
Alto saxophone parts and solo Evan Francis
Bass Trevor Brown
Recorded by Ian Kirkman, Luke Markham, Trevor Brown, Evan Francis, Kevin Moehringer, Sharisse Francisco Malaya Sol and Curtis Brewer
Mixed and Mastered by Enrique Mancia
Photo by Bob Kirkman
Artwork by Ian Kirkman
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